iHeart Pro 12+

Complete waist. Stealing your $$$

Totally worthless and should be taken off iTunes store for ripping people off. Despite the raw data showing a heart rate...the "math" this program uses to calculate can't get past any noise. This app is the only app I've downloaded since 2008 that I've given a negative review.

Charging for this app is stealing.

Works with help

I tried using it a couple diffrent ways but the best results i found were - setting it to microphone mode and wearing headphones:

1. Using the APP "IstethPro" (99 cents i think) before hand helps a LOT
A. Put the mic on your bare skin (tap the bottom to find the mic location - bottom right)
B. Find your heartbeat with the iphone, and hold the it on the sides (you will notice with this program how moving your hand around causes noise.
C. Push the mic hard enough into your chest to hear the beat loud and clear.
D. Try to keep that position, and tap the home button.

2. Launch iHeart and start the test - you will see from the graph the pulse is loud and clear.

When you use "IstethPro" practice a few times so you can see the best way to hold it and so on. I think if iHeart had the IstethPro features built in (the ability to hear what the mic hears) people would have a much easier time with it. Once you figgure out how it works its pretty easy to get a reading. Hope this helps.

Three stars because of its cost vs what it takes to figgure out how to use it.

Promising

This app has both accelerometer and microphone options, but the accelerometer option is crap. The info section reveals that you used to have control over what to cut out as noise, but the setting mentioned is no longer accessible. In accelerometer mode, this is saddening -- I can create a chart where it is obvious where each heartbeat is, and the app says the signal is too weak while it reports some bogus number. I can count the peaks on the graph and multiply appropriately to get a reading similar to what the microphone mode reports.

With a few updates this app could rock. Because of its current limitations including crashes while calculating from a long sample -- possibly related to the sample time being longer than my screenlock time -- it gets three stars. It can still be used to record heartrate trends over long periods and to find heartrate in certain modes.

The info section should tell you what each axis is, and the axis options should be toggle buttons, not sub-menus.

Developer Response ,

Thank you for your feedback on iHeart. We appreciate your concerns and would like to clarify some key points about our app's functionality and recent improvements:

1. Primary Function: iHeart is designed as a comprehensive heart rate and blood pressure tracking tool, helping you monitor trends in your cardiovascular health over time.

2. Apple Health Integration: iHeart fully integrates with Apple Health, allowing for seamless data synchronization across your health apps.

3. Professional Device Compatibility: You can import data from various professional pulse meters that are compatible with Apple Health, ensuring more accurate readings when needed.

4. Multiple Data Sources: This integration means you can combine data from iHeart's built-in measurement methods, professional devices, and other health apps for a more complete picture of your heart health.

5. Long-term Tracking: While iHeart offers various methods to estimate heart rate (camera, accelerometer, microphone), its true value lies in long-term trend analysis using data from all available sources.

6. In-App Usage Guide: We provide a comprehensive guide demonstrating how to use each measurement method effectively and how to leverage Apple Health integration.

7. Continuous Improvements: We regularly update our app to enhance tracking capabilities, user experience, and compatibility with the latest health devices.

To experience these features firsthand, we're offering a free one-month trial of our premium features to all users.

If you have any questions about using iHeart effectively as a tracking tool or integrating data from other devices, please consult our in-app guide or use the "Contact Support" feature.

We value your feedback and use it to continually improve our app. Remember, while iHeart is a powerful tool for monitoring heart health trends, always consult with healthcare professionals for medical advice and interpretation of your health data.

Thank you for your understanding, and we hope you'll find iHeart valuable as a comprehensive heart health tracking solution.